Store Manager

Card Factory plc; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory plc in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team with a customer-first mindset, shaping culture and ensuring teams feel supported and valued.

You will coach, hire, merchandise, and use data to drive decisions, while collaborating with District and Regional Managers to grow the business and celebrate success.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience — you’ve led teams and know how to bring out their best.
• Inspiring presence — you lead by example and build a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset — you coach, support, and help others grow.
• Strong communicator — you listen, speak clearly, and bring people together.
• Tech-savvy — comfortable using systems to support daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable — you stay focused and flexible under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations by building a strong team and clear direction.
• Hire, coach, merchandize, and manage payroll to ensure smooth store performance.
• Collaborate with District and Regional Managers to drive growth and celebrate success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inspiring presence

People-first mindset

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Calm and adaptable

Job description

About The Role

Lead the way atcardfactory, where special moments come to life.

As a Store Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all — guiding a team, shaping a positive culture, and creating a space where people feel supported, valued, and inspired.

You’ll coach, motivate, and celebrate wins — big and small. With a customer-first mindset, you’ll bring energy and confidence to every decision, using data to keep things on track and moving forward.

WhatYou’llBe Getting Up To:

You’ll take the lead day to day — building a brilliant team, setting clear direction, and creating a workplace where people thrive. From hiring and coaching to merchandising and payroll, you’ll take ownership and make things happen.

You’ll also work closely with your District and Regional Managers, always looking for ways to grow, improve, and celebrate success.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• Leadership experience – You’ve led teams and know how to bring out their best.
• Inspiring presence – You lead by example and build a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset – You coach, support, and help others grow.
• Strong communicator – You listen, speak clearly, and bring people together.
• Tech-savvy – Comfortable using systems to support daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable – You stay focused and flexible under pressure.

Why Join Us?

Atcardfactory, leadership is about more than just managing a store. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and opportunities to grow your career — because when you grow, we grow too.

There’s no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we’ve received enough applications.

No agencies, please.